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An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville
An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville

Chapter I

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By W. H. (William Henry) Newlin • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.
W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.
CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.
1887.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of An Account of the Escape of Six Federal Soldiers from Prison at Danville is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.
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W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.
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CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.
/ˌsɪnsəˈnæti ˈwestərn ˈmeθədəst bʊk kənˈsɜːrn prɪnt/
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1887.
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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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cincinnati noun US /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/

a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river

From this reading “CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.”

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enemy's noun US /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.”

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federal adjective US /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading “AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.”

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Illinois noun US /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading “W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.”

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Librarian noun US /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”

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methodist adjective US /ˈmeθədəst/

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading “CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.”

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pickets noun US /ˈpɪkəts/

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.”

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Volunteers noun US /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

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Act of verb + particle

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1863

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From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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1870

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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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1887

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From this reading 1887.

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64

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From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ACCOUNTnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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BRIDGEnounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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CINCINNATInounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/

a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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CONCERNnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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DANVILLE

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From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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FEDERALadjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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GAULEY

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From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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METHODISTadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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NEWLIN

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From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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PICKETSnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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PRINTnounUS /prɪnt/

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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PRISONnounUS /ˈprɪzən/

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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Seventy-Third

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From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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SIXnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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SOLDIERSnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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THEIRdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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TRAVELSnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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UNIONnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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VAnoun

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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VolunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading W. H. NEWLIN, _Lieutenant Seventy-Third Illinois Volunteers_.

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WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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WESTnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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WESTERNadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRINT.

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WINTERnounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE ESCAPE OF SIX FEDERAL SOLDIERS FROM PRISON AT DANVILLE, VA.: THEIR TRAVELS BY NIGHT THROUGH THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY TO THE UNION PICKETS AT GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA, IN THE WINTER OF 1863-64.

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, BY W. H. NEWLIN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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